Public Citizen Calls on Presidential Candidates, Parties to Pledge Not to Use Dangerous, Manipulative Deepfakes
Petition to the FDA to Strengthen Safety Warning for Botox and Related Drugs and Remove Misleading Claims From Botox/Botox Cosmetic Labeling
Hall v. District of Columbia August 11, 2014 In a series of cases, the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) refused to pay attorneys appointed to represent indigent…
Johnston v. Sternberg October 04, 2010 The automatic stay is the most important protection in bankruptcy law. When a bankruptcy petition is filed, the automatic stay…
Astrue v. Ratliff June 14, 2010 This case concerned whether the government could seize attorneys’ fees awarded under the Equal Access to Justice Act in a…
Richlin Security Service Co. v. Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security July 02, 2008 This case concerned the scope of fee shifting under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). The Federal Circuit held…
Sole v. Wyner July 06, 2007 This case presented the question whether a plaintiff who obtains a preliminary injunction, but is denied a permanent injunction at…
Davis v. Department of Justice March 01, 2007 Freedom of Information Act / Attorney’s Fees for Substantially Prevailing Party In this case, Public Citizen filed an amicus brief…
Defenbaugh v. JBC March 24, 2005 In this case, plaintiffs were awarded attorneys’ fees and costs after settling an FDCPA class action. Defendants claimed the fee…
Scarborough v. Principi May 03, 2004 Under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), certain plaintiffs who prevail in cases brought against the government can obtain…